Windows Night light · Settings guide
How to turn Night light on or off in Windows
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Night light makes the screen show warmer colours to cut blue light in the evening. You can switch it on from quick settings or set it to come on at set hours.
01 · Before you start
Check these first
- If the Night light toggle is greyed out, Microsoft says you may need to update your display driver.
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02 · Change the setting
Step by step, by device
Windows 11: quick settings
Network or Speakers icon → Night light
- Select the Network or Speakers icon on the right of the taskbar.
- Scroll with the down arrow to find Night light, and select it to turn it on or off.
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Windows 11 or 10: Settings
Start → Settings → System → Display → Night light
- Select Start → Settings → System → Display.
- Turn on Night light (in Windows 10, open Night light settings).
- Move the Strength slider to change how warm the colours are.
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Schedule it
Night light settings → Schedule night light → Sunset to sunrise or Set hours
- In Night light settings, turn Schedule night light On.
- Choose Sunset to sunrise, or choose Set hours and enter the times to turn it on and off.
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If the setting doesn't change
If the Night light toggle is greyed out, update your display driver.
Source: Microsoft: change display brightness and color in Windows
Frequently asked questions
Why can't I turn on Night light in Windows?
If the toggle is greyed out, Microsoft says you may need to update your display driver.
Can Night light turn on automatically?
Yes. Turn on Schedule night light and choose Sunset to sunrise, or set your own hours.